MEL
Melbourne
Australia
15,471 km
9,613 miles
YIO
Pond Inlet
Canada
Distance
15,471 km
9,613 mi / 8,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEL YIO
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Pond Inlet Airport
IATA Code MEL YIO
ICAO Code YMML CYIO
City Melbourne Pond Inlet
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Toronto
Elevation 434 ft 181 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 72.680000, -77.970000

Melbourne (MEL) to Pond Inlet (YIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) in Pond Inlet, Canada is 15,471 kilometers (9,613 miles / 8,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Melbourne, it's 08:40 in Pond Inlet. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Pond Inlet (YIO) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Pond Inlet Airport (YIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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